Delta State officials have dismissed reports regarding the death of former Governor Emmanuel Uduaghan, labeling such claims as false and harmful. They emphasized that spreading fake news about someone's death is cruel and causes unnecessary distress to both the family and the community of Deltans who respect him.

The Delta State Police Command, under CP Yemi John Oyeniyi, arrested 202 suspects during an intelligence-led operation targeting criminal hideouts in Asaba. Additionally, the police impounded 25 vehicles, tricycles, and motorcycles for traffic offences, as reported by Police Public Relations Officer SP Bright Edafe.

A 22-year-old suspect in Delta has been arrested by police for allegedly staging his own kidnapping. According to the police commissioner, the individual left home under the pretext of disposing of refuse before orchestrating the incident.

The Imo State Police Command has refuted claims circulating on social media that suspected Fulani herdsmen attacked a student hostel at the Federal Polytechnic Nekede in Owerri, resulting in multiple student fatalities. Police Public Relations Officer DSP Henry Okoye characterized the reports as "entirely false, misleading," and emphasized that no such incident occurred.

The Nigeria Police Force has refuted claims that its operatives permitted armed bandits to pass through a checkpoint without challenge, stating that the individuals in the viral video are vigilantes, not bandits. The police emphasized the importance of accurate reporting regarding security matters.

The Delta State Police Command has arrested 202 suspects during a significant operation targeting criminal hideouts and black spots. The raid also resulted in the seizure of drugs and vehicles, according to Punch.